Rehab Tech, Good Samaritan

Medstar Health is looking for aRehabilitation Technicianto join our teamatMedStarGood Samaritan Hospital! The ideal candidate will havecustomer service skills for interacting with patients, including communicating with patients and family members of diverse ages and backgrounds.

The Rehabilitation Technician performs a variety of clerical and patient care duties essential to the daily operation. These duties include but are not limited toassistingwith medical record operations daily; greeting, registering, and escorting patients; completing set-ups and clean-up for patient care; performing other patient care duties asdeterminedby the therapist.

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Primary Duties:

• Greetsall patients professionally andcommunicateseffectively with patients, families, and all members of the rehabilitation team. Informs therapist of patient arrival and escortspatientas needed. Prepares treatment rooms and areas for evaluations and treatment.Istimelyand punctual in addressing the needs and expectations of the therapists and patients,demonstratingeffective timemanagement.Maintains and updatesan accuratedaily schedule.

• Assistswith patient treatment as directed by therapist and/orprovidescoverage asappropriate. Under the close supervision of a therapist mayassistwith predetermined, well defined treatment sessions to include but not limited to exercise program, ambulation, transfer activities, functional activities and ADLs, balance activities, splinting/bracing, preparation for wound care, preparations for a swallowing study.

• Routinely stocks the linen cabinets andmaintainsappropriate levelsof linen. Empties dirty linen hampers asindicatedor as requested by supervisor.Maintains all clinical supply par levels according to established levels andassistswith inspection and labeling of items before placing in storage.Assistsin the ordering of new supplies as directed by their supervisor.Informs supervisor of patient and clinical system maintenance, workflow, and other clinical processes regularly.Follows established policies and procedures for cleaning,maintainingand calibrating all equipment.Cleans mat tables and all equipment after every use.Assistswith ensuring that all equipment is put in its proper place and that the treatment areas and storage rooms are neat and orderly. Reports any broken or missing equipment tosupervisor.

• Performs all administrative tasks and clerical duties as assigned. Prepares the schedule for the next day. Adheres to schedules tomaintainefficient patient care delivery.Answerstelephones as needed with the correct salutation and a smile in their voice. Completes other administrative assignments or duties asrequested.Participates in meetings and on committees as requested by supervisor

• Anticipates any potential safety issues. Recognizes the need for and requests professionalassistancewith patient's condition changes and communicates effectively withappropriateprofessional.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Related job experience.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 Days.

• 1-year certificate from college or technical school preferred.